Urban League event meant to 'empower'

August 17, 2006|Tribune Staff Report

SOUTH BEND -- An Urban League event Sunday is meant to strengthen the bond between the group and the religious community. The free public event begins at 5 p.m. at New Horizons Outreach Ministry, 56165 Mayflower Road, South Bend. Keynote speaker will be Janice Hall, human resources director for the city of South Bend and associate pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral. Other speakers include:

The Rev. Timothy Rouse, president of the city's Common Council.

Johnnie Griffin, sociology professor of Indiana University South Bend.

Patrick Mangan, of Citizens for Community Values and executive vice president of Sergio Corp.

Guest soloist will be Lwan Easton. Michael Patton, president and CEO of the Urban League, said, "Individuals may share pertinent hot topics that may involve our community, or from a global standpoint." He said 15 backpacks for schoolchildren will also be given away at the event.